With deep sadness we recognize the unexpected passing of our dear friend and festival bookseller extraordinaire Bev Shaw, owner of Talewind Books. It’s hard to express in words how much Bev meant to the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. She was a tremendous source of knowledge and insight, and she forged wonderful relationships … Continue reading “Remembering Bev Shaw”
Festival News
2023 Festival Survey
We want to hear from you! If you attended the Festival of the Written Arts this August but didn’t have the opportunity to fill out an audience survey in person, please consider filling out the online version. Festival attendees who fill out the survey can choose to be entered into a draw to win a … Continue reading “2023 Festival Survey”
Festival 2023 Day Three Podcast
Listen to highlights from Day Three of the 41st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
Festival 2023 Day Two Podcast
Listen to highlights from Day Two of the 41st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
Festival 2023 Day One Podcast
Listen to highlights from Day One of the 41st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts.
Changes to Event #12 and #16
We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, Conor Kerr will not be able to join this year’s poetry panel, which also features award-winning writers Jen Currin and Cecily Nicholson. Jen and Cecily will share the stage to read from some of their newest work and discuss poetry and the writing life. Caroll Simpson, author … Continue reading “Changes to Event #12 and #16”
Festival 2023 is underway!
We have had a remarkable opening day here at the 2023 Festival of the Written Arts! We’ve already heard presentations from Adriana Barton and Simon Paradis; Tamar Glouberman and Hilary Peach with Kate Braid; Carrie Mac; John Vaillant; JD Derbyshire; Corinna Chong and Andrea Routley with Megan Cole; Angela Sterritt and Dionne Paul; and Bob … Continue reading “Festival 2023 is underway!”
Podcast: 2023 Festival Preview
Artistic and Executive Director Marisa Alps and Board Member Sean Eckford sit down to talk about some of the authors who will be presenting at the 41st annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, running August 17-20, 2023.
2023 Festival Writers
We are pleased to announce the writers/artists who will join us at the 41st Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. For full author bios, photos and a downloadable planner, please click here. Tickets go on sale June 5, 2023. If you would like to see the 2o23 brochure (we can email you the PDF … Continue reading “2023 Festival Writers”
Personalizing the Impersonal — Nonfiction Writing Workshop with Mark L. Winston
Join the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts for a special event with Mark L. Winston, acclaimed writing instructor and award-winning author. Mark will share his insights and expertise in a day-long nonfiction writing workshop, “Personalizing the Impersonal.” About the workshop At its core, nonfiction writing is about telling a true story that entertains … Continue reading “Personalizing the Impersonal — Nonfiction Writing Workshop with Mark L. Winston”